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Chicago-Kent College of Law

The following Chicago-Kent College of Law students have received fellowships from Equal Justice America. These fellowships are made possible by contributions from Chicago-Kent alumni. With continued support from the alumni, we look forward to putting many more Chicago-Kent law students and graduates to work providing vitally needed legal assistance to the poor.

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(Equal Justice America is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation unaffiliated with any law school.)
Please click the links below to read more about the students’ EJA Fellowships.

I had a wonderful summer and it would not have been possible without Equal Justice America. I learned so much about how a nonprofit law firm works, and the capacity at which they can operate. I saw the importance of this kind of work in the legal field.
Abigail Téllez
Chicago-Kent College of Law
EJA Summer Fellow, 2024
  • Summer 2024
    • Azlynn Brandenburg worked at Women's Justice Institute and Ascend Justice in Chicago.
    • Niko Little worked at Equip for Equality in Chicago.
    • Gabriela Ramos worked at the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago.
    • Abigail Steinberg worked at Legal Aid Chicago.
    • Abigail Téllez worked at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego.
  • Spring 2024
    • Joseph Strom worked at Legal Aid Chicago.
  • Fall 2023
    • Joseph Strom worked at Legal Aid Chicago.
  • Summer 2023
    • Ricardo Alvarez worked at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund in Chicago.
    • Tricia Crabtree worked at Cabrini Green Legal Aid in Chicago.
    • Audrey Park worked at Legal Aid Chicago.
    • Nicholas Valdivia worked at Children's Legal Center in Chicago.
My time at [the Legal Assistance Foundation] was a personal and professional experience that I will value forever. I learned about people, the law, economics, and how the medical field intersects with the law. This internship solidified in my mind that public interest law is what I want to practice in the future. I love using the skills I have learned to fight for our most vulnerable citizens and I plan to do that for the remainder of my career. Thank you for helping me pursue my dreams and equipping me with support to help Chicago.
Lindsay Ayers
Chicago-Kent College of Law
EJA Summer Fellow, 2016
  • Fall 2020
    • Ben Jackson worked at Immigrants Like Us in Allston, MA.
  • Summer 2018
    • Maya Avci worked at Greater Boston Legal Services.
    • Bridget Flynn worked at the Center for Disability and Elder Law in Chicago.
    • Ben Jackson worked at Upsolve in Brooklyn, NY.
    • Nicole Young worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation in Chicago.
  • Summer 2017
    • Naomi Frisch and Rebecca Spira worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation in Chicago.
    • Gianna Gizzi worked at Equip for Equality in Chicago.
    • Carl Sessions worked at the Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing in Chicago.
I came to law school to be a civil rights advocate for students with learning disabilities. I seek to help students fight for their rights to a better education. Interning with Equip for Equality will allow me to continue my commitment in changing the way students are being educated, and with funding from Equal Justice America, I will be able to continue my commitment without having to worry about incurring additional student loan debt.
Alexandra Rogers
Chicago-Kent College of Law
EJA Summer Fellow, 2019
  • Spring 2017
    • Loren Gutierrez worked at the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago.
  • Spring 2016
    • Kendra Spearman worked at the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Self-Help Web Center in Chicago.
  • Fall 2015
    • Kendra Spearman worked at the Lawndale Christian Legal Center in Chicago.
  • Summer 2015
    • Caitlin Ajax and Loren Gutierrez worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation.
    • Jenelle Dame and Lydia Ness worked at Cabrini Green Legal Aid in Chicago.
  • Summer 2013
    • Danielle Cary worked at Equip for Equality.
    • Stephanie Ridella worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
    • Kendra Spearman worked at the Lawndale Christian Legal Center.
  • Spring 2013
    • Rachel Brady worked at Equip for Equality.
  • Summer 2012
    • Nora Gustafson worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
    • Stephanie Ridella worked at the Center for Disability and Elder Law in Chicago.
    • Michael Wood worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
I am incredibly proud of the work we accomplished and very grateful for the knowledge I have gained at MALDEF. Specifically, I had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and cases that not only taught me about critical issues Latinx communities face but also the importance of impact litigation.
Ricardo Alvarez
Chicago-Kent College Of Law
EJA Summer Fellow, 2023
  • Spring 2012
    • Fernando Colon worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
    • Holli Dobler worked at the Center for Economic Progress in Chicago.
  • Summer 2011
    • Veronica Cortez worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
    • Ashley Olson worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
  • Summer 2010
    • Charles (Matt) Alva worked at Equip for Equality.
    • Ben Kidder worked at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.
    • Michaela Muresan worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
  • Summer 2009
    • Alison Downs worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
    • Thaddeus Goodchild worked at the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic in Chicago.
  • Fall 2008
    • Yin Xuan Guo worked at the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic in Chicago.
    • Anna Lusero worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
  • Summer 2008
    • Alison Downs worked at the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic in Chicago.
    • Katrice Hall worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
    • Ruth Lopez worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
  • Summer 2007
    • Micah Hamstra worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
    • LaVonne Meyer worked at the Public Justice Center in Baltimore.

On a day when the Supreme Court announced a hugely important decision protecting the DACA Program, I am feeling extremely excited and proud to be spending the summer with Legal Aid Chicago working to protect the rights of immigrant workers and their families. Thanks to Equal Justice America for supporting my work this summer.

Martin Stainthorp
Chicago-Kent College of Law
EJA Summer Fellow, 2020
  • Summer 2006
    • Jill Roberts worked at the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic.
  • Fall 2005
    • LaTina Norman worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Fall 2004
    • LaTina Norman worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Summer 2004
    • Melissa Loh worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Summer 2003
    • Meehye Do worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Summer 2004
    • Melissa Loh worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Summer 2003
    • Meehye Do worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Summer 2001
    • Theresa Gavin worked at the Chicago Legal Assistance Foundation.
    • Esperanza Rivera worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Fall 2000
    • Jaime Smith worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.

My summer working as an Equal Justice America Fellow was an amazing experience. I interned at Center for Disability & Elder Law. In that position, I got to see how a dedicated nonprofit legal organization serves the indigent and disabled of its community. I attained a variety of legal experience, and I became increasingly passionate about legally serving the indigent.

Bridget Flynn
Chicago-Kent College of Law
EJA Summer Fellow, 2018
  • Spring 1999
    • Nancy Dove worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.
  • Fall 1999
    • Tammy Evans worked at the Chicago Legal Clinic.